Comparison

Simplify Notes vs Sprig

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simplify Notes

Capture and organize handwritten notes, notebooks, and PDFs in one place. Create unlimited notebooks, draw naturally with Apple Pencil, and import PDFs to study, plan, or research. Reduce clutter and enhance focus with a calm, organized system.

Highlights
  • Unlimited notebooks
  • Natural handwriting and drawing
  • Apple Pencil support
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Folder organization
  • Add images and tags
  • Quick search and PDF export
Features
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CAPTURE EVERY IDEA. ORGANIZE EVERY SUBJECT. Simplify Notes brings handwritten notes, notebooks and PDFs together in one calm, organized place. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, create notebooks for every subject, organize your work into folders and keep important ideas easy to find. Whether you’re studying for an exam, attending a lecture or planning a personal project, everything stays clear and connected. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU STUDY • Create unlimited notebooks • Write and draw naturally • Use Apple Pencil on iPad • Import and work with PDFs • Organize notebooks into folders • Add images to your notes • Mark important content with tags and favorites • Search and find notes quickly • Export your work as PDF • Choose from multiple paper formats • Keep courses, projects and ideas together LESS CLUTTER. MORE FOCUS. Simplify Notes helps you reduce the mental load of scattered files, loose pages and disconnected ideas. Give every course, subject or project its own place, so you can focus on learning instead of searching. PERFECT FOR • College and university students • Lecture and class notes • Exam preparation • Research and assignments • Engineering and MBA studies • Personal projects • Everyday ideas and planning No account required. No subscription. Just open the app and start writing. Your ideas deserve a place you’ll actually remember.

About

Sprig

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Stay present in the conversation. Sprig records and transcribes live, then turns what was said into a clear summary, key points, and action items—all privately on your iPhone. Start with one tap, or launch Sprig from the Action Button on supported iPhones. Your first note is included. PRIVATE AI MEETING NOTES • Live transcription — See your transcript appear while you speak • Notes, written for you — Get a concise summary, key points, and checkable action items when you finish recording • Private by design — Your recordings, transcripts, summaries, and notes are processed and stored on your iPhone • Works offline — Transcribe and create notes even in Airplane Mode • No account required — Open Sprig and start recording without creating an account BUILT FOR IPHONE • Press. Record. Done. — Launch Sprig from the Action Button on supported iPhones • Live recording status — Follow your recording with a live timer in the Dynamic Island on supported devices • Keep talking — Recording continues while your iPhone is locked • Return to the source — Review time-stamped transcripts connected to the original audio • Share anywhere — Export your notes as text or a clean PDF to Messages, Mail, and other apps FOR WORK, SCHOOL, AND LIFE Use Sprig for standups, 1:1s, investor calls, lectures, interviews, appointments, contractor quotes, brainstorms, and any conversation worth remembering. TRY SPRIG Create your first note at no charge. Sprig Pro unlocks unlimited notes with monthly and yearly subscription options. Eligible new subscribers can try the yearly plan free for seven days. The monthly plan begins immediately and does not include a free trial. Your current localized price and renewal terms are displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. A yearly free trial automatically converts to a paid yearly subscription unless canceled before the trial ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. On-device note generation works best on iPhones that support Apple Intelligence. Privacy Policy: https://www.sprignotes.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.sprignotes.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simplify Notes2 screens
Sprig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simplify Notes at none against Sprig's 2. Simplify Notes also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Sprig's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sprig sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simplify Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplify Notes ships an update weekly, Sprig every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Simplify Notes versus Sprig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplify NotesSprig
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario GuzmanAryan Aladar

In-app purchases

None

Simplify Notes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sprig

Subscriptions2
  • Sprig Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Sprig Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Simplify Notes free?
Simplify Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sprig free?
Sprig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simplify Notes or Sprig have ads?
Simplify Notes shows ads; Sprig does not.
Which is updated more often, Simplify Notes or Sprig?
Simplify Notes ships an update weekly, and Sprig every 4 days. Most recently, Simplify Notes was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sprig on October 7, 2026.

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